PHP Developer

Position

PHP/Laravel Developer with JavaScript (3-10 years experience)

Division/Department

Engineering

Industry Type

Insurance/ Fintech

Employment Type

Full-Time, Permanent

Job Summary:

We're looking for a skilled PHP/Laravel developer who's comfortable working with JavaScript technologies for both frontend and backend development. You'll be building full-stack applications, working with various databases, and using AI tools to boost your development productivity.

What You'll Be Doing

Backend Development

• Building PHP applications and APIs that actually work
• Writing clean Laravel code that other developers can understand
• Creating REST APIs with Laravel and working with GraphQL when needed
• Working with microservices and Docker containers
• Reviewing code and helping maintain our coding standards

Frontend Development

• Building responsive web applications with JavaScript frameworks
• Creating interactive user interfaces with React, Vue, or Angular
• Working with modern CSS frameworks and preprocessors
• Implementing client-side routing and state management
• Ensuring cross-browser compatibility and mobile responsiveness

Database Work

• Designing database schemas for MySQL, PostgreSQL, and Redis
• Writing SQL queries using Eloquent ORM or Query Builder
• Setting up proper indexing and optimizing database performance
• Working with both SQL and NoSQL databases
• Handling database migrations and keeping things running smoothly

AI Tools & Productivity

• Using AI coding assistants like GitHub Copilot, Cursor AI, or Tabnine
• Integrating AI APIs (OpenAI, Claude) into applications when needed
• Building features that leverage AI capabilities
• Using AI tools to debug and optimize code
  

Full-Stack Integration

• Connecting frontend and backend seamlessly
• Implementing authentication and authorization
• Working with APIs and handling data flow
• Managing state between client and server
• Ensuring smooth user experience across the stack

Job Requirements:

Must have (3-10 years experience)

• Solid experience with PHP and Laravel framework
• Good understanding of JavaScript (ES6+, async/await, modules)
• Experience with frontend frameworks (React, Vue, or Angular)
• Experience with databases - MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB
• Knowledge of REST APIs and GraphQL
• Comfortable with Git and version control
• Experience with testing frameworks like PHPUnit or Jest

AI Tools Experience

• Using AI coding assistants (GitHub Copilot, Cursor AI, Tabnine)
• Working with AI APIs like OpenAI or Claude
• Using AI tools for debugging and code optimization
• Basic understanding of prompt engineering

Frontend Skills

• HTML5, CSS3, and modern JavaScript
• Frontend frameworks (React, Vue.js, or Angular)
• State management (Redux, Vuex, NgRx)
• Build tools (Webpack, Vite, Laravel Mix)
• CSS preprocessors (Sass, Less) or CSS-in-JS
• Responsive design and mobile-first approach

Backend Skills

• PHP 8.0+ with Laravel framework
• Working Knowledge of NodeJs
• Eloquent ORM and Query Builder
• Laravel features (Artisan, Blade, Middleware, Events)
• API development and authentication
• Caching strategies (Redis, Memcached)
• Queue management and job processing

Bonus Skills

• Cloud experience (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud)
• Docker and containerization
• CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins)
• Message queues (Redis, RabbitMQ, Kafka)
• API security (JWT, OAuth2, Sanctum)
• Task queues (Laravel Queues, Horizon)
• Real-time features (WebSockets, Pusher)
• Payment integration (Stripe, PayPal)
• Search engines (Elasticsearch, Algolia)

Mandatory Skills:

Technical Skills

• You've actually built and deployed full-stack applications
• You understand both frontend and backend development
• You're comfortable with AI tools and use them regularly
• You can work with data and have some ML experience
• You can debug issues and solve problems independently

Soft Skills

• Good communication skills - you can explain technical concepts clearly
• Team player who can work well with others
• Self-motivated and always learning new things
• Can mentor junior developers (for senior roles)
• Can work with designers and product managers

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field preferred
• Relevant certifications are a bonus
• What matters most is your actual experience and skills

Experience Levels

• 3-5 years

  : You can work independently on full-stack projects

• 5-7 years

  : You can lead projects and mentor others

• 7-10 years

  : You can architect solutions and guide technical decisions

• 8-10 years

  : You can drive technical strategy and lead engineering teams

Our Technology Landscape:

Backend Development

• PHP 8.0+, Laravel, Composer
• MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis
• Eloquent ORM, Query Builder
• Laravel Sanctum, Passport

Frontend Development

• React, Vue.js, or Angular
• HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript ES6+
• Sass, Tailwind CSS, Bootstrap
• Webpack, Vite, Laravel Mix

AI Tools

• GitHub Copilot, Cursor AI, Tabnine
• OpenAI API, Claude API
• ChatGPT, Perplexity for research

Development Tools

• VS Code, PhpStorm, Cursor AI
• Git, GitHub, npm/yarn
• Docker, Docker Compose
• XAMPP, Laravel Valet, Sail

Testing & Quality

• PHPUnit, Pest
• Jest, Cypress, Laravel Dusk
• CodeSniffer, PHPStan
• ESLint, Prettier

How to Apply

Send us your resume and don’t forget to attach:

• Your GitHub profile (we want to see your code)
• Examples of full-stack projects you've built
• Any AI/ML projects or data analysis work you've done
• Any open-source work you've done
• Tell us about your experience with AI development tools

What to expect: